The 53-year-old actor has been confirmed as playing Hogwarts groundskeeper Rubeus Hagrid in the forthcoming HBO reboot. Taking to social media in the wake of his casting news, the Shaun Of The Dead ...

From John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore to Paapa Essiedu​ as Severus Snape, here is a look at all the confirmed names for the Harry Potter TV series so far….

Casting for six major characters in HBO's upcoming 'Harry Potter' series, including Dumbledore, Snape and Hagrid have been announced.

The magic is back - and the Sorting Hat has spoken! HBO officially reveals the first cast members for its highly anticipated Harry Potter reboot series - and the choices are sparking BIG reactions!

Nick Frost has said he 'will not let Robbie Coltrane down' after being confirmed as Hagrid in the HBO Harry Potter series. The English comedian and actor has been announced as one of the many stars ...

HBO has officially confirmed the first cast members for the “Harry Potter” TV series.

John Lithgow, a six-time Emmy and two-time Tony Award winner, will star as Albus Dumbledore.Lithgow also is an Olivier winner and a BAFTA and Oscar nominee. Janet McTeer is cast as Minerva McGonagall.